Review & Swatches: NARS X Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glide Set

NARS X Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glides Set

Price $45.00 for 6 x 0.12 oz.

Where To Purchase: Sephora 

NARS X Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glides Set

Product Info:

A holiday set of six mini lipstick hybrid shades in a semi-matte, long lasting finish and comfortable wear. This highly-saturated lip color combines covetable comfort and confident shades in one smooth move. Its wand coats like a lipstick yet glides on like a gloss. The finish is semi-matte, long-lasting, and non-drying for luscious, vibrant lips. Water lily flowers and white tea extract are infused into this hybrid lip glide for antioxidant protection and ultimate hydration. 

This set contains 6 (each 0.12 oz.) mini Lip Glides:

1. Unspeakable- Deep reddish plum. 
2. Toy- Deep Aubergine.
3. Plato's-  Deep berry.
4. Chez Claude- Warm Pink.
5. NO. 675- Orangey red. 
6. Bound- Rose pink.( my favorite!)

NARS X Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glides Set

"François Nars and fashion photographer Sarah Moon expose every facet of the feminine with a limited-edition collection that evokes and provokes. Every look demands a second look."

 This holiday collection is a collaboration with a french fashion photographer named Sarah Moon. I've never been a big lipgloss fan but my dear enabler friend Michelle said I need to try this!! So without any hesitance, I purchased this set and I'm so glad I did because these Liquid Lipsticks that feels like glosses are pretty neat well done Nars. This set is exclusive to Sephora and three of the shades Bound, Unspeakable, and Toy is from Nars permanent line and the other three NO. 675, Plato's, and Chez Claude is exclusive to this set. Nars packaging is simple yet edgy, this set came in a cardboard box and the Lip Glides are snuggled in a plastic tray. The formula of these Lip Glides are superb it just glides on like butter and it's very comfortable on the lips. These are highly pigmented, lightweight, and not sticky or tacky (which means no hair getting stuck on the lips) like regular lip glosses can be and it has a satin glossy finish. It's not surprising out of all 6 shades Bound is my favorite it's a perfect everyday shade but I'm also loving Toy and Plato's. The only shade I had a little problem with is Unspeakable I had to apply two to three layers for a smooth opaque finish. As much as I love these lip glides I must admit these aren't long lasting, however, layering them with a lip liner does help with the staying power. All 6 shades wore for a good 3-4 hours before it started fading. There is a light vanilla scent which doesn't linger and it doesn't have any foul taste.

NARS X Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glides Set

Bound, No. 675, Chez Claude, Unspeakable, Plato's, Toy Ingredients: 

Dimethicone, Kaolin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isostearyl Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane, Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Ethyl Vanillin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Lecithin, Silica, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Tocopherol, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, [+/- (May Contain): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)].

NARS X Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glides Swatches


Overall

These Lip Glides are easy to apply, flattering shades, great pigmentation and the quality of these products are quite amazing not to mention these minis are very travel-friendly. Like me, if you haven't tried the Nars Velvet Lip Glides yet then you should definitely pick this set up.

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Wander Beauty 2016 Holiday Kits: Mini Carryon Kit & New York Minute Makeup Kit

Wander Beauty 2016 Holiday Kits

-Mini Carryon Kit $36 

-New York Minute Makeup Kit $39 

Where to purchase: Sephora, Wander Beauty

Wander Beauty Mini Carryon Kit

Wander Beauty Mini Carryon Kit

Product Info:

This adorable Mini Carryon Kit contains Four Lip and Cheek Gels and you get .056 oz. product in each crayons. The packaging is simply stunning, from the deep berry and gold color combo to the easy peasy twist up crayons, what's not to love? The formula of these gels are outstanding It just glides on like butter without being sticky or greasy. The key ingredients are avocado oil, jojoba seed oil, Shea butter, vitamin C and E all of which helps with the continuous hydration. The texture of these crayons are lightweight and it blends into the skin seamlessly. These crayons don't have a high shine finish it's more of a glossy tinted lip balm and I love how these can be worn both as a blush and a lip balm which makes this Mini Carryon Kit very travel-friendly and also a perfect little stocking stuffer. These Lip & Cheek Gels are formulated without paraben, mineral oil, phthalate, and synthetic fragrance.

• Pink City-  It's a gorgeous mauve shade.
• Tinseltown- A bright rosy red shade. 
• Island Hop- Bright pink shade. 
• Madisoness- A beige nude shade.  

Wander Beauty Mini Carryon Kit Ingredients

Wander Beauty Mini Carryon Kit

My favorites out of all four are Pink City and Madisoness both of them are perfect everyday shade. I think the four shades in this kit were very well put together. I find applying two coats provides a full coverage finish and since these are buildable you can always go heavy or light handed as you'd prefer. All four shades lasted about 2-3 hours and it started fading after 4 hours of wear. 

Wander Beauty New York Minute Kit

Product Info:

Next, we have New York Minute Makeup Kit. This is a fun one it comes with a cute little Wanderess Make Bag, a Mini Crayon Lip & Cheek Gel in Pink City (.056 oz.), Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara (.32 oz.), and a Dual Cream Shadow and Eyeliner (Shadow 0.053 oz. and Liner 0.007 oz.) This gift set is valued $88 and its retailed for only $39! And it does contain two full-size products now that's a great deal. 

• Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara in Tarmac- An intense black mascara that volumizes, lengthens, and curls your lashes. I have thin lashes and they're also very flat so I'm always on the hunt for the next best volumizing and curling mascara that can give my lashes some life. This mascara definitely gave my lashes some drama and thickness I was looking for. The curved brush made the application very easy and it didn't clump, flake or smudge. Overall, I'm really impressed with this mascara and with just two coats of this mascara my tiny lashes were elongated, curled and volumized.  
• Mini Lip & Cheek Gel in Pink City- This mauve shade lip and cheek gel is a perfect everyday shade. Pink City was included in the Mini Carryon Kit and as I've mentioned before I'm totally loving this product. 
• Dual Cream Shadow and Eyeliner in Black Jet- A dual ended, highly pigmented taupe cream shadow and smokey black eyeliner stick. I'm all about quick and easy looks and this Dual Cream Shadow and Eyeliner falls right into that category. I love the twist up packaging which means no sharpening no waste of products. Both the liner and shadow is very pigmented, easy to blend, crease proof, and long wearing. If you like creamy eyeliners you'll love this one it just glides on like butter. Also, I noticed all the Wander Beauty products amazing formulas and performance are really consistent which I find pretty amazing. This product is formulated without paraben, phthalates. mineral oil, synthetic fragrance and cruelty-free. 
• Wanderess Makeup Bag-  A chic travel-friendly pouch that easily holds all your everyday essentials. I always have a problem with the zipper not working properly in makeup bags but I didn't have that issue with this bag, it's really a well-made bag. The wanderberry and the polished gold color combo makes this bag even more stunning. This bag alone retails for $20 and you're getting Four great products for all under $50 you can't really beat that price. 

Wanderess Makeup Bag

Wander Beauty New York Minute Makeup Kit

Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara in Tarmac Ingredients:

Water, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), PEG-8 Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Ethlhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Alcohol Denat., Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Triethanolamine, Methylglucamine, Silica, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Sodium Nitrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Sericin, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Glyoxal.

Wander Beauty Eyes On The Fly Dual Cream Shadow and Eyeliner

Wander Beauty Eyes On The Fly Dual Cream Shadow and Eyeliner Ingredients:

Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isododecane, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Ceresin, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tin Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

 Wander Beauty New York Minute Kit

Overall

This was my first time trying out Wander Beauty products and I'm honestly really impressed by the performance of these products. Both holiday kits are under $50 which makes them both a perfect gift for your close makeup junkie buddy or a fabulous woman in the family. What are your favorite products from Wander Beauty? Please let me know in a comment below I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2016

I'm back with another Gift-Guide and this time it's all about fashion, home, and a few fun ideas that will definitely make your gift a hit this holiday season. This gift guide is more on the luxury side something you'll want to gift to your near and dear ones. It's only Ten more days till Christmas and I've curated some of my favorite products for all the lovely ladies in your family. So, without further ado let's begin! 

1. BaubleBar "Nynette" Tassel Drop Earring $38- Tassel statement earrings like this will take anyone's outfit to the next level. These earrings are very well made and I'm sure whoever receives these gorgeous earrings will definitely love them.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
2. Chloe Drew Square Leather Zip-Around Wallet $495- I hate big bulky wallets so I use card cases instead or very compact sized wallets like this. So, if you know anyone like me they'll truly love this wallet as a gift. I love the cute chain detailing and even though it's a small wallet you can fit all your essentials. There are two inside change pockets, one outside flap pocket, one inside bill pocket, and six credit card slots.                                                                                                                              
3. Alexander McQueen Allover Skull Wool & Silk Scarf $225- Who doesn't love a luxurious scarf? I know I do. This gorgeous and edgy scarf will be a great gift for any fabulous woman in the family.                                                                                                                                                                                        
4. Bodum 'Chambord' 5 oz. Milk Frother $30- This is something I would personally love to receive, a lot of people love coffee and it's even better when it's frothy. If you have a coffee lover in your family be sure to grab this milk frother for them they'll truly appreciate it.                                                                                                                                                                         
5. Talking Tables Copper Finish Pineapple Decoration $25- OK so this one is a fun one! Have you noticed nowadays almost everyone's got a pineapple decor laying around their house? Time to confess I have 5 in mine (please don't judge) So, don't forget to gift your mom or your sister a Pineapple decor this year.                                                                                                                                                                    
6. Byredo Bibliotheque Candle $80- You can never go wrong with a luxurious candle like this one. This candle smells heavenly and the top notes are peach, plum, violet, peony, patchouli, and vanilla.                                                                                                                                         
7. 'Polka Dots' Monogram Mug $12- A mug is always a good idea! My mom and my sister love it when I include mugs in their gifts. The monogram option makes this mug extra sweet.                                                                                               
8. Iluminage Sleeping Beauty Deluxe Set $75- I have their eye mask and I really like it. This set contains an eye mask and a pillow case. The luxury copper-infused pillowcase will help maintain a youthful appearance and minimize visible signs of aging as you sleep. Sounds amazing right? So treat someone with this glamorous beauty deluxe set.                                                                                                                                                                                                               
9. Marvis Travel with Flavor Set $15- I love this fancy toothpaste! This minty fresh toothpaste set is perfect for someone who travels a lot.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
10. Inflatable Flamingo Pool Float $70- This is totally random but this summer we were in the Bahamas and my daughter saw a Flamingo floaty and she really wanted one. This would put a big smile on any little ladies (some adults too) face.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
11. Steve Madden Edit Bootie $89.95- Another trend we are seeing this season is velvet, velvet shoes, velvet tops, velvet everything! I recently purchased this bootie and let me tell you it's super gorgeous so you can't go wrong with this one.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
12. BP. Tassel Velvet Crossbody Bag $39- This bag is so chic and it's a combination of this season's hottest trend velvet and tassel. This bag can be used as a clutch or a crossbody and it comes in two color Burgundy and Green.                                                                                                                                                                        
13. Natori Plush Velour Robe $130- This plush robe will make anyone happy it's so soft and cozy that you might even want to treat yo self to one!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
14. Gucci Marmont Fringe Suede Loafer $750- Gucci have been killing it this year and anyone would be ecstatic when they receive this Suede Gucci loafer.                                                                                                                                                                                                       
15. Cara Embellishment Beanie $32- This cute beanie is on my list and I'm also getting one for my friend. I love pearl everything and this beanie will keep you warm while looking fashionable,                                                                                                                                                                      

Hope you enjoyed this Holiday Gift Guide and I will post more ideas on my Instagram as well. Also, don't forget to check out the Stocking Stuffers post click here. Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Holiday!!

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Holiday Edition 2016: Stocking Stuffers Ideas

Happy Holidays!! Only 13 more days left till Christmas so let's get down to some gift ideas. I put together a few items I have used and can vouch for, all of these items will make great stocking stuffers. These are all beauty items and they're all under $50 and I hope this will give you some ideas to pick out gifts for your friends and family.

1. Kiehl's 'Jeremyville- Dry Relief' Duo $16-  This set contains a Creme De Corps and a Lip Balm. I like both of these products especially the body lotion it's very moisturizing it's also one of their best sellers!                                                                                                                         
2. Deborah Lippmann Ice Queen Nail Polish Set $12- I love Deborah Lippmann polishes, great quality, long-lasting and very pigmented. This set contains a red shade called Lady is a Tramp and a gold shimmering polish called the Golden Rule. Also, this is on sale which makes it perfect stocking stuffers grab it before it's gone!                                                                                                       
3. Fresh Sugar Lip Bliss Collection $30- I love their lip balms the tinted one is my favorite. It nourishes my lips without it being waxy or sticky. It also has SPF 15 and I always keep one in my makeup bag.                                                                                                                                              
4. Tom Ford Noir Rollerball $45- I'm very picky about fragrances there is only a handful of perfume I love and recommend, this is one of them. I just love how this smells and it actually lingers for quite long. I always get compliments when I wear this perfume so I can't recommend this one enough.                                                                                                                                                         
5. Drunk Elephant Nightbright $28- I've recently discovered this brand and I immediately fell in love with a few of their products. I received a deluxe size T.L.C in one of the Sephora Playbox and after using it for a few nights I had to purchase the full-size bottle. NightBright set contains 8 ml T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and a 8 ml Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil. I used the Marula oil and let me tell you it's a skin saver for dry dehydrated skin during winter. This dynamic duo makes a perfect gift for any skincare junkie!                                                                                                      
6. Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Color $36- Mini lipsticks are just we needed and Tom Ford gave us just that. These Lips & Boys lip colors are a pure luxury from the sleek packaging to the TF engraving on the lipstick bullet. There are a few different formula matte, metallic and satin finishes to choose from. My favorite shade is Addison it's a satin finish, very pigmented, long lasting and it isn't drying on the lips. Overall these bad boys get a thumbs up from me.                                                                                                                                                                          
7. Stowaway Dawn To Dusk Eye Palette $25- I received this last month from the Popsugar Must-have Box. I love how tiny and cute the palette is but don't let the size fool you, the shadows are excellent I'm quite impressed with the pigmentation and performance. The best thing about this palette, you can use it as an everyday palette very versatile, it's got matte and shimmer shadows a perfect balance that a palette require.                                                                                                                         
8. L'Occitane Hand Cream Trio $28- Every year I get a whole bunch of these hand creams sets these are the ideal gift for anyone and everyone. I personally love the L'Occitane hand creams they're very moisturizing and I always keep one or two in my bag at all times. Don't forget to treat yourself with one of these sets trust me your hands will thank you!                                                                                                                                                                                                
9. Sephora Gift Card $10-$250 - I know picking out a good gift can be hard you never know how much it will be liked or disliked so these gift cards come in handy for times like that. The card value starts from $10 to $250 so this can be a perfect gift for a co-worker, friend or a beauty junkie who loves Sephora.                                                                                                                          
10. GlamGlow PoutMud Fizzy Lip Exfoliating & Wet Lip Balm Treatment Duo $39- I love their Super Mudmask and I'm also loving this treatment duo too. With the weather being so cold we can all use a good old lip balm. The exfoliator is so good it smells pleasant, gets rid of the dead skin and leaves my lips feeling soft and smooth. Also, I must mention it taste really good too!                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
11. Nest Holiday Votive Candle $16- My mom loves this brand I got her a fragrance set once it came with 5 mini Nest fragrances. I'm actually going to pick this candle up for my mom the packaging is so cute and festive. A perfect gift for all the candle lovers.                                                                                                                                                                                                               
12. Kaplan MD The Blackberry Lip Kit $18- This trio is now on sale three products for only $18! This set contains a Sheer Lip 20 Treatment in Blackberry, a Lip 20 Treatment Gloss in Blackberry and a Matte Lip 20 Liner in Blackberry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
13. Kiehl's Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter $15- I had to include this one cause this product serves a great purpose. All of the profit from this Limited Edition Kiehl's Faile Collection will support Feeding America. This whipped body butter keeps your skin hydrated, soft and also, its quite affordable.                                                                                                                                                                          
14. Pixi Glow Tonic $15- I give these out all year around! Honestly love Glow Tonic and can't get enough of it. I did a detailed review on this you can check it out here.                                                                                                                                                                                                   
15. Molton Brown 12 Days Of Christmas Collection $50- Saved the best for last. I love Molton Brown shower gels and you can break this set up to two or three per person. I love how the scent lingers on and it doesn't dry out my skin like some shower gel can. You can't go wrong with this one.                                                                                                                  

This concludes my Stocking Stuffer Ideas. Happy shopping and Happy Holidays!! 

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Kiehl's X Faile: A Collection For A Cause

 A few days ago I had an amazing time at Kiehl's HQ packing meals for those in need. I always adored Kiehl's as a brand and I'm also a big fan of their products so when I was asked to join fellow bloggers to help raise awareness for a great cause I was there without any hesitation. Food insecurity is a major issue in America. 42 million people are food insecure in our country and 1 out of every 6 kids faces hunger. That's 13 million children in the US who might face hunger every day. Kiehl's partnered with Feeding America 100% of Kiehl's net profit from this year's limited edition collaboration designed by Faile "Collection For a Cause" will support feeding America. Faile consists of Brooklyn-based artists Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller.

It felt great to help Kiehl's and Feeding America pack 400 meals for City Harvest. Also, the next day I stopped by a Kiehl's store to purchase two Creme De Corps Grapefruit Whipped Body Butter. The best thing about this collection is, it consist of most of their best-selling products so it's a perfect time to stock up on your favorite Kiehl's products. We were also sent home with two products from this collection a Creme De Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter $15 for 2.0 oz this will provide 85 meals and the Ultimate Strenght Hand Salve $34 for 2.5 oz each will provide 295 meals. There's a great little gift set in this collection which contains one of my holy grail product it's the Daily Reviving Concentrate. I would definitely recommend the Collection For a Cause set $45 if you're new to the brand it is a perfect way to try out some of their bestsellers. Check out the whole collection here Kiehl's X Faile Gifts

Collection For a Cause Set $45

Set Includes:

• Daily Reviving Concentrate (0.5 fl oz.)
• Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream (0.95 fl oz.)
• Limited Edition Creme De Corps (4,2 fl oz.)
• Limited Edition Faile Sticker
• Value of 450 Meals

Grapefruit Creme De Corps Whipped Body Butter $38 for 8.0 oz  Value of 340 Meals

Creme De Corps Classic Whipped Body Butter $15 for 2.0 oz. Value of 85 Meals

Ultimate Strenght Hand Salve Trio $34 for 2.5 fl oz, each Value of 295 Meals

Charitable Program Tote $15 Value of 55 Meals

This was my very first time at the Kiehl's HQ and being there for a great cause made this experience even better. 'Tis the season to spread love and give back so let's help raise awareness for food insecurity in the US. Did you spot any of your favorite Kiehl's products from the Faile collection? If so, please let me know in a comment below I would love to know your picks.  

Happy Holidays!! 

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